The seller was very willing to let me take it to a mechanic which I am arranging for Monday. I was concerned about known issues for that year and model (ie transmission, head gasket etc.) Should I be concerned about major maintenance work needed at 97K like timing belt. In addition is that a reasonable price if everything checks out. I need to invest in new tires so that cost has to be condidered too. While I am asking what tires would you suggest if I get the car?
Bob -----Original Message----- From: Dan Penoff <d...@penoff.com> To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Sat, Jan 5, 2013 5:04 pm Subject: Re: [MBZ] Opinions: 1999 Mercedes Benz 320E 4matic Wagon Dark Blue w/tan interior What Clay said. Invest in a PPI from a trusted dealer or independent mechanic and see how it looks to their discriminating eye. That way you'll know if it's worth pursuing and you may even have some leverage if something turns up (if you're still interested at that point.) I would never buy a used car without a PPI, with the exception of a list member in most cases.... Dan On Jan 5, 2013, at 4:46 PM, Robert Koziak wrote: > Hi Guys, > > > I am looking to purchase a 1999 Mercedes Benz 320E 4matic wagon with 97K. The asking price is $6,500 but I think I can get it for $5,000. Clean car fax no accidents. It was an estate car garaged kept according to the seller who worked for the wealthy owner. He said it was dealer serviced by the original owner but has no history or records. He is selling because his wife wants a new car and was going to trade it in but the dealer is offering wasn't offering him much. Second owner it has a quite a few door dings and dents but nothing too bad. Everything works. New A/C compressor. There is condensation in one of the headlights so that might have to be replaced. > > > I would appreciate any opinions Was there any major issues with that year and model car? Is there anything I should be checking before making a deal? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated asap. He is not doing a hard sell at all but is trading it in two days if it is not sold. > > > Sincerely, > > > Bob K > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
